Urban Love

Publication: Vogue Paris June/July 2011

Photographers: Inez & Vinoodh

Stylist: Joe McKenna

Model: Sascha Pivovarova

Via Fashion Gone Rouge

White Sand & Long Limbs

Aside from the usual culprits (Lara Stone, Kate Moss, Malgosia Bela) Daria Werbowy is one of my favourite models. She's incredibly sexy but can switch to cool tomboy style too, and can go from glamourous haute couture to urban streetstyle with the flick of a hip! A versatile industry veteran, Daria's unbelieveable beauty and modelling skills are on full display in the May 2011 issue of ELLE Spain, as the whole magazine's dedicated to her! This editorial is gloriously summery and makes me crave the water and some strong sunshine! Don't forget to click on them for HQ!

The beauty section of ELLE Spain has been taken over by Daria too!

And just for funsies, here's some behind the scenes goodness:

Pictures sourced from The Fashion Spot via Elle.se

Dries Van Noten S/S 2002

My third year dissertation is based around the cultural appropriation by fashion designers today (Rackk and Ruin sparked a great debate on this already) and I've spent many hours in my University's library scanning books and magazines for visual examples of this. One of the best things about writing a theory dissertation is that you can choose to write about whatever you want, so naturally I angled mine to include one of my favourite designers in the world; Mr Dries Van Noten! Here are some scans from Collezioni Donna magazine S/S 2002; this magazine is like Le Book, a quarterly magazine dedicated to indepth study of the womenswear shows and womens fashion. Anyway, feast your eyes on Dries Van Noten S/S 2002 which I think could totally be appropriate for this year given in the influx of beachy/hippie clothes!

Original picture source Collezioni magazine, scanned by me

Flowers In Her Hair

Publication: The New York Times T Magazine

Model: Tati Cotliar

Stylist: Robbie Spencer

This editorial is incredible! I wanted to post it as it features one of the most fun and inspirational models of the moment Tati Cotliar and is styled by one of my favourite stylists Robbie Spencer. I'm currently in my last term of University and having fun doing a styling & make-up unit, styling shoots every few weeks and working with other creative and inspiring students. This editorial is definately going in my sketchbook!

Image via Fashion Gone Rogue

Stylist Superstars

My new article for Running In Heels is up!

I wrote about today's Stylist Superstars; who's the best and who you should get to know if you don't already! Follow the links above to have a read, maybe you'll discover some new spring inspiration!



Stylist Jane How creates natural and accessible editorials

Collage via RiH

I Love Lists

 

THE ESSENTIALS

Emmanuelle Alt, editor-in-chief, Vogue Paris

1. Boots
Vivienne Westwood black suede pirate buckle boots.
Martin Margiela beige suede Camarguaise boots for everyday wear.
2. Bags
Jimmy Choo black fringed bag.
Louis Vuitton Speedy bag by Sofia Coppola.
3. Coats
Rick Owens big fur coat.
Balmain jackets from any season.
4. T-shirts
Balmain from any season.
Uniqlo classic men’s t-shirt in the smallest size because it has a better fit.
Vintage because the cotton feels much softer.
5. Jeans
Topshop Baxter jeans.
J Brand flares or slim fit.
6. Sweaters
Prada classic cashmere sweater for its perfect fit.
Ralph Lauren classic cable-knit round neck sweater.
7. Underwear
Petit Bateau classic white cotton panties, I’ve worn them for years.
Stella McCartney days-of-the-week panties.
8. Cartier tank watch
Gold with black crocodile-leather strap.
9. Ray-Ban
Tortoiseshell aviator sunglasses.
10. Jewelry
I love Buccellati lace and diamonds.
11. iPad
My travel essential for playing games on the plane.
12. iPod
I love listening to music.
13. Books
I love to buy books at the airport, in any style depending on my mood.
14. Perfume
Prada Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger
15. High heels
Alaïa to wear to the shows.

Via Self Service Blog

Grey S/S 11

Here's my selection of covers and editorials from Grey magazine S/S 11. There are four covers to choose from, each one as amazing as the last. It looks like a great issue, so refreshing to see a real varied mix of editorials and models. Now to scoot down to London to get it!

 Picture source

MKA Hump Day Post!

Here are some scans from April's US Vogue that features an article on Mary-Kate and Ashley. I like how the pictures seem relaxed and even slightly spontaneous, but the one with the stilts?! WTF. And the shoot seems very 90's to me as well. Anyone?

Pictures sources here & here